Overview.
Birth defects due to medical malpractice can be some of the most emotionally trying and expensive conditions to treat. Injuries due to malpractice can be caused during the pregnancy, during labor and/or after birth. Given the sensitive and expensive nature of the defects it is important to have a dedicated attorney. A dedicated attorney will be the one worrying about deadlines for filling and gathering records, because after all you have more important things to deal with. A successful claim on a birth defect case can provide much needed financial relief for the often expensive treatments.
Some of the more common injuries caused by medical error are:
- failing to anticipate birth complications
- failure to respond appropriately to bleeding
- failure to respond to fetal distress
- delay in ordering a cesarean section when medically necessary
- misuse of forceps or a vacuum extractor during delivery
- poor quality of after-care
Birth injuries can be permanent and/or severe such as:
- permanent brain injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- nerve injury
- death
- later in life complications like learning difficulties, emotional difficulties and mental retardation.
Once you have become aware of the defect due to negligence or medical error you have between six (6) months and two (2) years to file your claim in Alabama. In the case of negligence with regards to a minor child you have up to four (4) years after the negligence occurred. However, if you have been negligent in the discovering of the negligence or the effect therefrom you could be barred from filing a claim. It is important to know your statutory limitations.
Alabama does not have a “cap” on medical
malpractice damages. This means that the amount of
damages you can collect are not statutorily defined
based on the type of malpractice.
The Beard Law Group understands the sensitive
nature of your claim and the need for financial
relief. Our attorney’s will work hard to either
settle your claim or litigate your case. We will
take the worry and stress of the legal work off of
your shoulders allowing you to focus on the more
important things. Please feel free to contact us for
a free consultation regarding your potential birth
defect claim.
